Psychiatric Aides Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,590
↑ 33.7% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Psychiatric Aides — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Psychiatric Aides — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.7% since 2019 ($31,110 → $41,590)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,590
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,590 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $39,160 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $37,160 | +22.8% |
| 2021 | $30,260 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | $31,570 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | $31,110 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.